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How far is Wales, AK, from Fort Wayne, IN?

The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3500 miles / 5632 kilometers / 3041 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Wales (WAA) is 4494 miles / 7233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 9 minutes.

Fort Wayne International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Fort Wayne to Wales

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Wayne to Wales. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3499.668 miles
  • 5632.170 kilometers
  • 3041.129 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3490.510 miles
  • 5617.431 kilometers
  • 3033.170 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Fort Wayne to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Wales generates about 395 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 395 kilograms equals 870 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W
Destination Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W